OVERVIEW. Duquesne University acquired this building with the intention of occupying the building for mixed-use educational purposes. The building will house classrooms, offices, computer labs, and required support space.

Loftus began by providing recommendations and options to enhance the life safety conditions including: exiting, fire detection and control, compartmentalization, fire sprinklers, and ADA accessibility. Since this onset Loftus has provided design for Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of the Life Safety Upgrades as well as design for the renovations of floors 2-8.